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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.08, 1,851.44 and 894.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.08, 1,851.44 and 894.17 is: 1,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.08 : 1,851.44 = 894.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.08/1,851.44 = 894.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.08x = 1,851.44 × 894.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.08x = 1,655,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,488.38/1,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.52

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